The Kentucky Rural Water Association, in conjunction with the National Rural Water Association, has designed an Identity Theft Prevention Program Compliance Model to assist water and wastewater utilities with compliance of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Identity Theft Red Flag Rule. The rule requires utilities to develop an "Identity Theft Prevention Program." The program consists of selecting methods to detect red flags when accounts are fraudulent, procedures to prevent the establishment of false accounts, procedures to ensure existing accounts are not being manipulated, and procedures to respond to identity theft.

All utilities are required to comply with the FTC's "Identity Theft Red Flag Rule" even if only nominal information such as name, phone number and address are collected.

Your utility governing body will need to adopt this or a similar Identity Theft Prevention Program Compliance model by November 1, 2008.

Download the Compliance Template in Microsoft Word or PDF version:

Red Flag Rule (MS Word Version)
Red Flag Rule (PDF Version)

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New Revised Record Keeping Package Now Available

The new record keeping package has been finalized and has been posted on the KRWA website. Download the new package and enter your 2008 analysis results. Revisions include a Lead & Copper consumer notice and certification and the new mailing address for the Division of Water. Many of the suggested modifications from water system personnel, KRWA staff, and DOW staff have been incorporated into the revised package.

Kentucky Rural Water submits comments for 401 KAR Chapter 11

To view the entire comments for consideration regarding the proposed changes to 401 KAR Chapter 11, please follow this link, or click on the above News heading.

National Rural Water Association Salary and Benefit Survey

Kentucky Rural Water Association is compiling a "National Rural Water Association Salary and Benefit Survey". This confidential information will be compiled and the final results will be sent to each Rural Water Association Executive Director/CEO who participates.

The form is being sent to all State Associations electronically, as well as a hard copy version.

$225 Million in Water & Sewer Projects Approved!

State lawmakers have adjourned "sine die," bringing the Kentucky General Assembly's 2008 Session to a close, but not without some last minute confusion and controversy. Fortunately, the lack of an agreement on the pension bill and the Louisville Bridge funding came after the passage of House Bill 608, which includes $225 million in bond funding for water and sewer projects. House Bill 608 contains line-item water and sewer projects for coal and non-coal counties in Kentucky.

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The Kentucky Rural Water Association is now offering Kentucky's certified operators the opportunity to earn continuing education hours that can be used toward the renewal of their licenses. We currently have four online courses available through a partnership with SunCoast Learning Systems, Inc. and other State Rural Water Associations.Complete Details

Please visit our free DEMO of a sample course that allows you to take the program for a spin and get a feel for the interface and feature set. The Demos generally have a limitation on the amount of information you can enter and / or a few features disabled.

USERNAME: Kentucky
PASSWORD: Kentucky

Rural Water Background Screening Services

We are happy to announce a new Rural Water Background Screening Services. This service, offered by the Kroll Background screening Group, will provide rural water members access to credible and reliable background screening that complies with all applicable privacy laws and protects the employee and the employer.

Veolia Water Job Openings

Veolia Water is a company that operates water and wastewater facilities for communities in Kentucky and across the nation. We have several job openings in our facilities around Louisville. These positions include wastewater plant operators (Class 2 & 3), collection system maintenance, lift station maintenance, CCTV operator, lateral lining crew and sludge truck driver. The minimum education requirements are a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and in some cases a CDL. We offer competitive wage and benefits including group medical/dental insurance and 401(k).

To review a detailed description and to apply for a position go to vwnasouthjobs@veoliawaterna.com or www.veoliawaterna.com/about/careers. EOE/AA-M/F/D/V

Executive Director

The Letcher County Water and Sewer District (District) is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The District is a rapidly expanding utility providing water and wastewater service to rural Letcher County.

Position requirements include but may not be limited to the following; the ability to effectively communicate with residents of the community, properly plan for future system expansion, secure funding for expansion, knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding the expenditure of funds for construction projects, ensure financial solvency through proper budgeting and financial management, maintain and expand as needed a professional staff of employees, and other duties involved in the day to day operation of the District.

Applications will be accepted until August 20, 2008. For more information, please call Jackie at 606-633-8550, or email LCWSDIST@hotmail.com.

Wastewater Plant / Water Distribution Operator

The City of Midway is currently seeking a Wastewater Plant/Water Distribution Operator. Qualified applicants must have a Class II Wastewater Plant Operators License and a Class II Water Distribution Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A job description may be picked up at Midway City Hall located at 101 East Main Street, Midway KY.

Please submit resume to:
City of Midway
PO Box 4275
Midway, KY
40347

The City of Midway is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Treatment Plant Operator

Kentucky American Water is seeking a team-orientated individual to fill the position of Treatment Plant Operator in our Production Department in Lexington, KY. The position requires that the individual operate pumping and treatment equipment, handle chemicals and set chemical feed equipment at the proper dosage. The individual shall also perform quality sampling and analysis, while adjusting plant flow rates to meet system demands. The individual is also responsible for backwashing filters, record hourly readings, maintain plant cleanliness and perform minor plant maintenance.

The individual must possess a Class IV Water OperatorÃs license and preference will be given for individuals who also hold a Class II Wastewater license. The individual must also maintain a Kentucky state driverÃs license and be able to operate motor vehicles.

The minimum educational requirements are a high school diploma or recognized education equivalency certificate. An associate or bachelor degree is a plus. We offer a competitive hourly wage rate and benefits that that include: group medical/dental insurance, 401 (k), and educational assistance program. To review a detailed description and to apply for the position go to www.amwater.com. Click on the careers section and search for jobs in Kentucky.